Gap Sales Miss Expectations After Old Navy, Athleta Fall Short
The brands Gap and Banana Republic beat comparable sales estimates.
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Iris van Herpen’s Science Fashion
Iris van Herpen on the weird wonderland of creative possibilities in new technologies from nanorobotics to synthetic biology.
Iris van Herpen’s Science Fashion
Iris van Herpen on the weird wonderland of creative possibilities in new technologies from nanorobotics to synthetic biology.
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Kevin McKenzie on Reinventing the Shopping Mall
Kevin McKenzie, global chief digital officer at Westfield Group, talks to BoF about the mall of the future, Westfield’s World Trade Center and the role of the physical store in a digital world.
Kevin McKenzie on Reinventing the Shopping Mall
Kevin McKenzie, global chief digital officer at Westfield Group, talks to BoF about the mall of the future, Westfield’s World Trade Center and the role of the physical store in a digital world.
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Amanda Parkes on Why Wearable Tech is About More Than Gadgets
NEW YORK, United States — For many, the market for "wearables" — often called the next major technology battleground — refers to gadgets worn on the
Amanda Parkes on Why Wearable Tech is About More Than Gadgets
NEW YORK, United States — For many, the market for "wearables" — often called the next major technology battleground — refers to gadgets worn on the
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Uniqlo CMO Jörgen Andersson on Why Consumer Culture is 'Generic'
Uniqlo's newly-appointed co-global chief marketing officer Jörgen Andersson shares his insights from over 30 years of experience in fashion retail, including why personal style is not as individual as one might believe.
Uniqlo CMO Jörgen Andersson on Why Consumer Culture is 'Generic'
Uniqlo's newly-appointed co-global chief marketing officer Jörgen Andersson shares his insights from over 30 years of experience in fashion retail, including why personal style is not as individual as one might believe.
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The Long View | When Computers Know How You Feel
The rise of emotionally-aware or ‘affective’ computing is set to change the way machines understand and interact with people. BoF speaks with Rana el Kaliouby, co-founder and chief technology officer of MIT-spinoff Affectiva, to understand what’s possible and the implications for the business of fashion.
The Long View | When Computers Know How You Feel
The rise of emotionally-aware or ‘affective’ computing is set to change the way machines understand and interact with people. BoF speaks with Rana el Kaliouby, co-founder and chief technology officer of MIT-spinoff Affectiva, to understand what’s possible and the implications for the business of fashion.
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The Long View | Big Data Will Change All Aspects of the Fashion Industry
Big data is set to fundamentally change the way we understand the world and make decisions. BoF speaks with Viktor Mayer-Schönberger and Kenneth Cukier, authors of Big Data: A Revolution That Will Transform How We Live, Work and Think to understand the forces at play and the implications for fashion.
The Long View | Big Data Will Change All Aspects of the Fashion Industry
Big data is set to fundamentally change the way we understand the world and make decisions. BoF speaks with Viktor Mayer-Schönberger and Kenneth Cukier, authors of Big Data: A Revolution That Will Transform How We Live, Work and Think to understand the forces at play and the implications for fashion.
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The Long View | Lucy Yeomans Says It's Time to Change the Rules of Fashion Media
Net-a-Porter editor-in-chief Lucy Yeomans talks to BoF about her decision to leave Harper's Bazaar, blending commerce and content, her vision for Net-a-Porter's new editorial presence, separation of church and state, the global fashion consumer and building the fashion magazine of the future.
The Long View | Lucy Yeomans Says It's Time to Change the Rules of Fashion Media
Net-a-Porter editor-in-chief Lucy Yeomans talks to BoF about her decision to leave Harper's Bazaar, blending commerce and content, her vision for Net-a-Porter's new editorial presence, separation of church and state, the global fashion consumer and building the fashion magazine of the future.
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Chris Anderson Says the 'Maker' Movement is the Next Industrial Revolution
Vikram Alexei Kansara sat down with Chris Anderson to discuss the rise of desktop manufacturing, the Maker movement and the implications for fashion.
Chris Anderson Says the 'Maker' Movement is the Next Industrial Revolution
Vikram Alexei Kansara sat down with Chris Anderson to discuss the rise of desktop manufacturing, the Maker movement and the implications for fashion.
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The Long View | As Luxury Growth Slows in China, Attention Turns to Mass Contemporary
HONG KONG, China — According to a closely watched report recently published by Bain & Company, a consultancy, and Italian luxury goods trade
The Long View | As Luxury Growth Slows in China, Attention Turns to Mass Contemporary
HONG KONG, China — According to a closely watched report recently published by Bain & Company, a consultancy, and Italian luxury goods trade
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The Long View | Jeffrey Sachs on the Global Economy and Rebalancing an Unequal World
NEW YORK, United States — In the world of development economics, Jeffrey Sachs is a veritable rock star. He is the director of The Earth Institute,
The Long View | Jeffrey Sachs on the Global Economy and Rebalancing an Unequal World
NEW YORK, United States — In the world of development economics, Jeffrey Sachs is a veritable rock star. He is the director of The Earth Institute,
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The Long View | Why Fashion Brands Need APIs
NEW YORK, United States — Today, rapid innovation in consumer technologies and accelerating adoption rates are driving explosive growth of new
The Long View | Why Fashion Brands Need APIs
NEW YORK, United States — Today, rapid innovation in consumer technologies and accelerating adoption rates are driving explosive growth of new
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How Realtime Data is Reshaping the Fashion Business
LONDON, United Kingdom — Clearance sales point to a perennial problem in the fashion industry: the misalignment of supply and demand. Using
How Realtime Data is Reshaping the Fashion Business
LONDON, United Kingdom — Clearance sales point to a perennial problem in the fashion industry: the misalignment of supply and demand. Using
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Fashion Startup Founder Pleads Guilty in $300 Million Fraud
Christine Hunsicker admitted she falsified financial statements to promote CaaStle Inc. as a valuable, growing business when in reality it was struggling.
Victoria’s Secret Forecasts Its Best Year Since L Brands Split
The underwear company is anticipating net sales of at least $6.85 billion in the current fiscal year, exceeding analyst estimates and marking the highest revenue since its split from L Brands Inc in 2021.
Uniqlo Aims to Grow Tenfold in India With Summer-Centric Clothes
The Japanese brand is accelerating its expansion in India to capture a greater share of the rapidly growing apparel market and affluent consumer base.
Oasis Pressures Kao in Latest Japan Activist Investor Push
Activist fund Oasis Management Co. is calling on the Japanese personal care company to convene an extraordinary general meeting, seeking a probe into its supply-chain risk management and internal control.
American Eagle Forecasts Sales Growth Above Estimates on Demand From Wealthy Shoppers
The retailer surpassed annual sales forecasts but expects a $60 million drag from import tariffs in the first half of 2026.
Missoni Family Exits Namesake Brand
The transaction gives FSI, a Milan-based private equity fund, a controlling share in the Italian luxury house, as more founder-owned brands turn to investors to fund growth and weather a tough global market.
Ross Stores Forecasts Annual Sales Above Estimates on Resilient Demand for Discounted Apparel
Spend growth at off-price chains is among the strongest in retail, with gains across all income segments.